My machine is broken!
#22
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
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I can't imagine having only one machine either. I would feel so uneasy if I thought I could not sew. I have "many", some computerized and some treadles, and many in between, but all will do piecing perfectly. Many of mine were $20-$30 on Craigslist.
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I have lots of backups too...I just fall in love with neat old machines over and over and they have to come home and join the herd And I use them all!
I really enjoy maintaining my old machines too, I can't tell you why exactly, but there's something very satisfying about opening them up and lovingly putting just a dab of grease or a dot of oil in just the right spot and feeling how the motion smooths out. Plus I'm just entranced at the engineering in some of these machines. I think gears and levers are beautiful.
When I go on vacation, it's always a tough decision to decide which machine to bring with me. Usually I bring my most neglected machine and rediscover why I loved it in the first place.
But I have to admit, at home, my 6600 gets the most use of them all and occupies the primo spot in my sewing room. I love my vintage machines, but I love my modern miracle machine too.
I really enjoy maintaining my old machines too, I can't tell you why exactly, but there's something very satisfying about opening them up and lovingly putting just a dab of grease or a dot of oil in just the right spot and feeling how the motion smooths out. Plus I'm just entranced at the engineering in some of these machines. I think gears and levers are beautiful.
When I go on vacation, it's always a tough decision to decide which machine to bring with me. Usually I bring my most neglected machine and rediscover why I loved it in the first place.
But I have to admit, at home, my 6600 gets the most use of them all and occupies the primo spot in my sewing room. I love my vintage machines, but I love my modern miracle machine too.
#28
Several years ago, my daughter bought me a Featherweight to take to classes. When my Bernina was in the shop for two weeks, I started using the Featherweight. Now, the Featherweught is all I use for piecing. I love that machine! I am no longer concerned when my Bernina is in the shop. I don't use it that much now. So far, anything that has gone wrong with my Featherweight, I can fix myself. I hope you will not have expensive repairs on your machine and that you will not be without it for long.
#29
For years & years I had only one machine. But now, I have my Featherweight, 2 Brothers, 1 Kenmore, and 3 treadles. I think it would be scary to have only one now. I use my FW the most. And oh, I forgot I have an electric Singer in a cabinet that I use for bindings because I keep my walking foot on it. I've only had the Kenmore in shop once because the reverse stopped working.
#30
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: United States
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